Samantha Limon

Interests

UX/UI Design , Web Development , 3D Graphics , Artificial Intelligence

Skills

Languages and Frameworks: C, C++, Java, Python, Javascript, Typescript

Toolsets/OS: MacOS, Ubuntu, Git/GitHub, g++, gcc, Windows, Linux

Education

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Computer Science (expected Spring, 2026)

  • ICS 111: Introduction to Computer Science I (Object-Oriented Programming)
  • ICS 211: Introduction to Computer Science II (Data Structures)
  • ICS 141: Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science I
  • ICS 241: Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science II
  • ICS 212: Program Structure
  • ICS 390: Computing Ethics for LAs
  • ICS 311: Algorithms
  • ICS 314: Software Engineering I

2022 - Present

Work

Web and Mobile Developer, Manoa Now

www.manoanow.org/

  • Designed and implemented responsive web pages for the Manoa Now platform using React Native, reaching over 1,500 downloads
  • Utilized Xcode and Android Studio for optimized iOS and Android performance
  • Optimized website and app performance, reducing load times and improving overall user experience

2024 - Present

Undergraduate Researcher, Instructional Design and Educational Assessment Lab

  • Work on student-led computer science research funded by UROP
  • Attend weekly meetings with principal investigator and other IDEA lab student researchers

2024 - Present

Student Assistant, Shidler Business College

shidler.hawaii.edu/mir-home

  • Duplicate instructional and administrative materials
  • Pick up and distribute mail, forward mail to proper personnel
  • File materials as instructed by supervisor
  • Answer phone and assist with inquiries

2022 - Present

Intern, Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope

nso.edu/telescopes/inouye-solar-telescope/

  • Develop a prototype toolkit and GUI for the next generation DKIST Daily Activity Report Form
  • Determine whether native or web-based applications would be best for improving the UI to log day time activity and operations

2024

Activities

STEM Scholar, Native Hawaiian Science and Engineering Mentorship Program

sites.google.com/a/hawaii.edu/nhsemp/home

  • Engage in community service for Hawaiian communities
  • Participate in developmental workshops and network with faculty/staff in the STEM workforce

2024 - Present

Learning Assistant, University of Hawaii at Manoa

  • Worked with students in an in-class recitation section for ICS 111: Introduction to Computer Science
  • Held office hours every week to assist students with course content
  • Taught a lesson covering Number Theory and Cryptography

2024

Member, Programming AND Algorithms

  • Solve algorithmic programming problems in preparation for technical job interviews
  • Attend events aimed to help students develop computer science skills through mock interviews, resume building, and career information sessions

2022 - 2023

Director of External Affairs, Hawaii Undergraduate Initiative

manoa.hawaii.edu/omsshui/

  • Plan and organize community service events for over 60 club members, including volunteer activities and donation drives
  • Communicate with respective outside sources and club members through regular meetings, email, and social media

2022 - 2023

Awards

Douglas S. Yamamura Scholarship, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

Awarded to applicant(s) of the highest-regarded UROP project proposal during each funding cycle to support undergraduate research and creative work at UH Mānoa.

Present

Dean's List, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Awarded to earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher based on 12 credits or more taken for a grade.

Present

State of Hawai’i B Plus Scholarship, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Awarded to undergraduate students who graduated from a State of Hawai’i public high school and completed a rigorous high school curriculum.

2022 - Present

Sakada Scholar, The United Filipino Council of Hawaii Foundation

Awarded to outstanding high school seniors who believe in the importance of education and community service as future leaders in our community and the community at large, to pursue their academic realities.

2022

Harriet and Kwai Yeu Choy STEM/Education Scholarship, Leilehua Alumni and Community Association

Awarded to students who have demonstrated strong academic records, work ethic, and giving back to the greater community.

2022

References

Available upon request